Delhi HC rejects ShareChat plea in Zee copyright case, citing 9,400+ infringements

• Delhi High Court rejected ShareChat's plea in a copyright infringement case filed by Zee Entertainment.
• Zee alleges ShareChat and Moj platforms enabled over 9,400 instances of copyright infringement of its content after licensing agreements expired.
• The Court ruled the suit is maintainable in Delhi, stating it concerns statutory copyright infringement, not expired contractual disputes.
• Mohalla Tech's argument for Mumbai jurisdiction based on previous agreements was dismissed by Justice Mini Pushkarna.
• The Court found Mohalla Tech "carries on business" in Delhi due to its platforms' accessibility and interactivity in the city.

Why It Matters: Delhi HC ruling holds tech platforms accountable for copyright violations.